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![Ukrainian Magura V7 naval drone armed with air‑to‑air missiles over the Black Sea during the historic engagement that downed a Russian Su‑30 fighter jet. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/dron-300x169.webp)
For the first time in the world, Ukrainian naval drone Magura shot down two Russian Su-30 fighter jets
In a world‑first operation, a Ukrainian Magura naval drone launched a missile that downed a Russian Su‑30 fighter jet over the Black Sea on May 2, 2025, the Defence Intelligence Directorate says. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 3, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 2, 2025
May 2 2025 war update: Russian and Ukrainian forces continued heavy operations with artillery, missiles and drones, including Ukrainian strikes on Russian air‑defense and radar sites in occupied Crimea.
May 2, 2025
![U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund logo and symbolic investment imagery highlighting joint capital and strategic projects for Ukraine’s recovery. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/agreement-300x200.webp)
The Mineral Deal has been signed. Welcome the U.S. – Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund
The new U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund has begun operations with $150 M in seed capital and plans investments in energy, infrastructure, minerals and tech to strengthen Ukraine’s post‑war recovery. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 1, 2025
![Ukraine frontline on April 30 2025 showing combat smoke, drone activity, and artillery fire amid continued war engagements and stalled diplomatic ceasefire efforts. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/russia-ukraine-war-april-30-2025-300x206.webp)
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of April 30, 2025
Apr 30 2025 war update: Russian and Ukrainian forces continue heavy engagements with missiles and drones even as ceasefire proposals falter and peace talks face diplomatic obstacles. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Apr 30, 2025
![Forensic examination of the body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna returned from Russian detention with signs of torture and missing organs. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/viktoriya-300x150.webp)
The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna was returned from russian captivity without eyes, brain, and part of the trachea
The Prosecutor General’s Office reports that the body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, returned from Russian custody, bore signs of torture and was missing her brain, eyeballs and part of the trachea. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Apr 29, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of April 28, 2025
April 27 2025 war update: Russian forces launch missile and drone strikes, heavy frontline fighting continues across Ukraine’s defense lines, and combat intensity remains high.
Apr 28, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of April 27, 2025
Day 1159 of Russia’s full-scale war: relentless drone barrages, guided bomb strikes & fierce defensive fights across Ukraine. Get the real operational report and battlefield losses on empr.media.
Apr 27, 2025

Foreign vessel detained for illegally exporting grain via occupied Crimea
A foreign cargo vessel exporting over 4,600 tons of grain through occupied Crimea was detained in Ukrainian waters. Officials say the shipment may have originated from occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Read the full investigation on empr.media.
Apr 25, 2025

Trump suggests occupied Crimea “might remain with Russia” and casts doubt on Ukraine’s NATO membership
Donald Trump, in a Time interview, said Crimea “will stay with Russia” and questioned whether Ukraine should join NATO, triggering global shock and diplomatic debate on empr.media.
Apr 25, 2025

Russian attack drone hit the bus with civilians in Marhanets’ Dnipropetrovsk region
A Russian attack drone struck a civilian bus in Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk region, causing casualties and panic. Get the latest survivor reports and official reactions on empr.media.
Apr 25, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of April 25, 2025
Russia‑Ukraine war update April 25, 2025 — one of the deadliest missile & drone bombardments on Kyiv, widespread strikes and evolving frontlines. Read latest reports and reactions on empr.media.
Apr 25, 2025

Russians attacked Pavlograd at night, killing Ukrainians again, including 15-Year-Old girl
Russian drones hit Pavlohrad at night in the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing multiple civilians including a 15‑year‑old girl, injuring others and damaging homes — full war impact on empr.media.
Apr 25, 2025